The Odi Massacre: A Dark Chapter in Nigeria's History, ........The Odi Massacre: A Symbol of State Violence and Impunity Date: November 20, 1999 Location: Odi Town, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, By EgbemaVoice, The Odi massacre is a haunting reminder of the consequences of disproportionate state violence and its impact on innocent civilians. This tragic event occurred under the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo and remains a symbol of unchecked military power and human rights abuses in Nigeria. The Nigerian military invaded Odi, a small town in Bayelsa State, following the killing of 12 policemen by an armed gang. The operation, initially intended to capture the perpetrators, escalated into a full-blown assault on the community. Military forces, including heavy artillery, tanks, and air support, razed Odi to the ground. Reports suggest that between hundreds to thousands of civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, were killed, though the exact death t...

Ahon celebrates Nkem Nwaeke on birth anniversary   By EgbemaVoice, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has extended warm felicitations to a veteran journalist and media strategist, Comrade Nkem Nwaeke, on the occasion of his birth anniversary, celebrated on June 27.   In a goodwill message, Sir Ahon described Nwaeke who is Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, as a loyal friend, seasoned media professional, and dependable ally of many years.   He noted that Nwaeke, prior to his current appointment, served meritoriously as Assistant General Manager with the Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS), Warri, where he distinguished himself through diligence, integrity, and professionalism.   Ahon said: "On behalf of my family, I extend heartfelt congratulations to my dear brother and friend, Comrade Nkem Nwaeke, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.  ...

By EgbemaVoice Mr. Kidabawei Timiepiri Goodfriday and his wife, Mrs. Igomoboere Anita Goodfriday, have jointly commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Egbema Kingdom for their recent efforts to foster unity and progress within the party. The couple expressed their heartfelt appreciation following the successful stakeholders' meeting held in Warri, Delta State. In their remarks, the Goodfridays praised Elder Edmund D. Tiemo, the Chairman of Egbema Leaders of Thought, for his visionary leadership and commitment to the party's stability. They lauded his efforts in summoning an inclusive meeting, which provided an opportunity for reconciliation and dialogue among party members. According to the couple, this thoughtful approach demonstrates Elder Tiemo’s dedication to strengthening the political structure of Egbema Kingdom and fostering harmony among APC members. “The decision to bring all stakeholders together to address and re...

Gov Oborevwori prioritizing war against substance abuse in Delta - Bureau Chief  ...Says hardened lifestyle, criminal activities traced to use of hard drugs, By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, will continue to prioritize war against substance abuse through deliberate collaborations with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA and other Stakeholders to crash the prevalence rate in the state. Director General, Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance while speaking as a guest of "Orientation Panorama," a public affairs program on Voice of Delta Radio, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Asaba.  He disclosed that as at 2023, drug abuse prevalence rate in Delta State among people of ages 15 and 64 years was 18 per cent, with over half a million of the population involved, noting that the number had dropped drastically in the pas...

‎ ‎PRESS RELEASE ‎PENSION: IGP ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGATIONS IN VIRAL VIDEO TO ADDRESS CONCERNS; REASSURES OF COMMITMENT TO IMPROVED WELFARE ‎ ‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations raised in a viral video by a retired Superintendent of Police concerning the welfare and retirement benefits of police pensioners. The IGP has tasked the NPF Pensions Limited to urgently examine the claims, identify any possible lapses, and ensure that appropriate action is taken to address the concerns raised.  ‎ ‎The Nigeria Police Force is not insensitive to the plight of its pensioners, many of whom dedicated their lives to the service and safety of our nation. The IGP views the welfare of both serving and retired officers as a priority and recognizes that timely and adequate pension administration is crucial to sustaining morale and institutional integrity. While efforts have consistently been made...

By EgbemaVoice, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) continued its series of regular consultative meetings with key stakeholders on Day 2 of engagements, with leaders of registered political parties across the country. In his opening remarks, the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, provided a comprehensive update on upcoming electoral activities, including the scheduling of bye-elections, the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), and preparations for the Anambra State Governorship election. Prof. Yakubu announced that INEC has fixed Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the conduct of bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the federation. The elections will involve 3,553,659 registered voters across 32 Local Government Areas, 356 Wards, and 6,987 Polling Units. The Commission plans to deploy 30,451 election officials for the exercise. However, the Commission stated that bye-elections will not hold in Khana II State Constituency in ...

 By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his unwavering commitment to quality infrastructure, financial transparency, and the empowerment of local contractors.   Speaking during a live interview with ADBN Television, Aniagwu emphasized the administration’s deliberate strategy to match project scope with contractor capacity, particularly when engaging indigenous firms.   “It is a disservice to assign a five-star project to a two-star contractor,” he said. “Just like a child must crawl before they walk and then run, we are gradually building the capacity of local contractors by assigning them smaller projects initially.”   He noted that several indigenous firms have progressed from minor assignments to executing more complex jobs such as short-span bridges and roads extending up to 20–30 kilometers. A notable example, he said, is the Orere Bridge...

Delta government urges candidates to apply for Nigerian Navy Military School admission ...Says Entrance Examinations hold June 28, August 5. Delta State Government on Thursday, urged eligible candidates to apply in the ongoing admission into the Nigerian Navy Military School, Ikot Ntuen, and Nigerian Navy Secondary Schools across Nigeria, for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. A statement by the Director General of Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, said the Directorate of Naval Education had announced online sale of application forms for admission into Junior Secondary School, JSS 1 of the Nigerian Navy Military School, Ikot Ntuen, and 8 other Nigeria Navy Secondary Schools located in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abeokuta, Calabar, Okura, Ogbomoso, Kuje and Imeri, for the 2025/2026 Academic Session. The State government advised interested parents, guardians or candidates who must not be more than 12 years old, to visit the Directora...

…Says gesture is non-political, non-religious, and strictly based on merit Demonstrating a deeply rooted commitment to grassroots empowerment and humanitarian service, renowned philanthropist and community advocate, Great Joshua MacIver, has extended financial support to 100 elderly women across the Ikebiri communities in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Under the aegis of the Izontukpa Cares Initiative, a homegrown social welfare programme dedicated to assisting vulnerable groups, each of the beneficiaries received the sum of ₦30,000. The stipend is designed to be disbursed to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, ensuring continuous support for their basic welfare needs. The disbursement exercise commenced at Opuadino, where the first set of 10 beneficiaries received their stipends in a modest but emotionally-charged gathering attended by community members and observers. The full distribution covered 70 elderly women from Ikebiri 1, 20 from Ikebiri 2, and 10 from Opu...

By EgbemaVoice, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lashed out at those behind a proposed political coalition aimed at stopping his re-election bid in 2027, describing them as political ‘internally displaced persons’. Tinubu made the remarks on Wednesday while commissioning legacy projects in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital. The projects were executed by Governor Abdullahi Sule, whom the President praised for prioritising the welfare and prosperity of his people. Commending the governor’s performance, Tinubu said: “Sule is doing well because a Bola Tinubu is doing well, too.” He also applauded Sule’s prudent use of the state’s resources and pledged the federal government’s continued support for Nasarawa. “I could see hard work coming from A.A Sule, who is determined to use the resources available to him for the benefit, stability, and prosperity of Nasarawa State,” Tinubu stated. Addressing the reported coalition of opposition forces, which includes former Vice President Atik...

By EgbemaVoice, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has tackled Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, over his comment against the administration of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu . Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has tackled Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, over his comment against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.  Onanuga said the former Kaduna governor is always trying to elevate himself, giving the impression of having more “height” than he actually does.   Nasir’s penchant for reputation savaging is almost pathological. Why does he do it? Very early in my interaction with him, I appreciated his talent,” Onanuga posted excerpt from Obasanjo’s book.   At the same time, I recognised his weaknesses; the worst being his inability to be loyal to anybody or any issue consistently for long, but only to Nasir El-Rufai. He lied brazenly, which he did to me, ...

By EgbemaVoice, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as his “political father” and pledging to carry out any directive from the President. “I am ready to do anything Mr President tells me to do. He is my political father,” Barau declared on Wednesday while addressing National Assembly correspondents during a briefing on the upcoming Constitution Review Town Hall Meetings. Barau described Tinubu as a magnanimous leader who has consistently stepped in to assist others, recalling how the President supported him during political turbulence in Kano State. “The President saved me when I was in murky political waters,” he said. He added that Tinubu’s success is a shared victory for all progressives. “When the President succeeds, we all succeed. That is what true progressives do,” he noted. On the Constitution review process, Barau stressed the Senate’s commitment to an inclusive, people-driven amendment of th...

By EgbemaVoice, A police inspector from the 29 Police Mobile Force in Awka has been killed during a clash with DSS operatives in Uli, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident happened around yesterday in the evening, during a stop-and-search operation along the Onitsha/Owerri Expressway, near Danaks Filling Station. According to reports, the police stopped a Toyota Sienna driving on the wrong lane, not knowing it belonged to DSS officials. The DSS operatives reportedly resisted the search and opened fire, hitting Inspector Bello Abdullah. He was rushed to Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital in Nnewi but was confirmed dead on arrival. The DSS officers fled the scene after the shooting.